At a Glance
Median Income
$58,594
$28,989 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
Zillow: $340,929
Median Rent
$1,378/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
471/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Oxford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oxford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oxford residents earn a median household income of $58,594 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,989. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,169 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,929. Median rent is $1,378/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Oxford reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 471/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,945
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,594
Per Capita$28,989
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$4,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,378
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$340,929
Housing Units738
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property471/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary171/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation760 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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